Apixaban side effects/adverse reactions

[Carew]

Many months ago, I tried Rivaroxaban but found it affects my ability to focus my eyes.

Switched to Apixaban and that has seemed OK.

However, two things have happened. I had a neurological assessment which found almost zero reflexes in my arms. And my feet have become very dry and are starting to become somewhat number. Slathering creams makes them feel a little less dry but that is very temporary.

My carelessness, I misplaced the last blister of my current pack and did without for a couple of days. Woke up this morning with my feet feeling much less dry, and being close to appropriately sensitive.

[Added} As the day has gone on, my feet have continued to improve. I feel more awake than I have for some time. And I'm generally feeling stronger.

Just asking out of general interest/for discussion.

[Tofino5]

Carew, it may be that your body is sensitive to some ingredient in the apixiban. Have you spoken to your doctor about this?

As an example, I was on warfarin for many years before my specialist determined that my body was reacting badly to the warfarin, and I do much better on apixiban.

There are other binders and fillers in the pills in addition to the actual med itself. Maybe give your doctor a shout, and soon!

Good luck!

[Carew in reply to Tofino5]

It took me six weeks to get my last appointment!

And I have an upcoming blood test (unrelated) so will wait for that to be done before trying to get an appointment.

And I feel still better this morning.

[Carew]

Managed to get a phone appointment at last!

Discussed with GP. She will indicate I'm not taking Apixaban at present but leave it open for me to start again.

And want to add that my feet feel so much better! More or less, each day has been better, though I think it has now levelled off.